ESPN is an American cable sports network founded on September 7, 1979, by Bill Rasmussen, Scott Rasmussen and Ed Eagan. It is based in Bristol, Connecticut.
ESPN, LLC is a joint venture majority owned by The Walt Disney Company, with Hearst and the NFL holding stakes. The red block lettered wordmark is known around the world.
Logo history
- 1979: ESPN launches on September 7.
- 1985: the current wordmark design is introduced.
- 2018: date of the Commons version of the wordmark used here.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the ESPN mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Red | #E52534 | 229, 37, 52 | Commons SVG fill |
The ESPN palette on this page has 1 recorded value. ESPN Red is #E52534, which is RGB 229, 37, 52. Where a value comes from a redrawn vector rather than the owner’s own guide, check it against official files before using it in design work.
Typography
No typeface has been named by the company.
FAQ
When was ESPN founded?
1979.
What color is the ESPN logo?
ESPN Red #E52534 in the vector file.
Sources
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